Georgia Reignites Debate over Foreign Influence Bill as Protests Erupt
If passed, the law would mandate that organizations receiving funding from foreign sources register as ‘foreign agents’ or face financial consequences.
The ruling party in Georgia has reintroduced a draft law designed to counter what it perceives as foreign interference in the country.
Following a contentious debate on April 15, the parliament’s legal committee greenlit a bill on “foreign agents” that critics, both local and international, argue is influenced by Moscow.
The proposed legislation’s first reading was debated on April 16, leading to a second day of protests in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
If enacted, the law would compel organizations that receive foreign funding to register as “foreign agents” or face financial penalties.
Several Western nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, have urged Georgia not to implement the law.
The ruling party, Georgian Dream, argues that the legislation is necessary to safeguard the country from harmful foreign influence masquerading as “civil society.”
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